Why I am
I love the calm that settles when there is no one but myself, a pile of beads and an idea to explore.
I love colour and texture, which is why those millions of tiny pieces of glass capture my attention. Inspiration comes from everywhere, a snippet of history, the sound of birdsong while I’m gardening, two colours that just have to dance together, or a story I want people to feel.
Developing a new design is a creative treasure hunt.
Beadwork is a medium which can be used to encompass and express complex concepts. Each beadwork technique is like a chinese puzzle, the more you explore it and understand it, the more versatile it becomes.
Most of all, beadwork is great fun!
I teach because that’s how skills stays alive, develop and moves forward. My students constantly amaze and energise me with their creativity and self expression.
I regularly publish my work in books, booklets and as worksheets and kits. All contain designs that I’ve created to enjoy myself, and have then taught as workshops.
About the Artist
Galleries
Taking beadwork outside
the safe zone.
Pushing the boundaries
of a traditional stitch.
New pieces,
favourite pieces.
Collaboration with
photographer Lynn Keddie
Publications
Useful booklet Company
ALBION STITCH
Minerva Spirals
Beginners guides to simple beadwork:
Daisy Chains
Beaded Earrings
Christmas Decorations
Beading on a loom
Buttons and Beads
Mandalas
Search Press: Wire Knitting
Rainbow Disks: Bead Net
book on CD
all the above are available at:
Contributor to:
Search Press: The Beaders Colour Mixing Directory
Quarto: Beading Design with Semi Precious Stones (pub 2009)
plus numerous magazine articles.
My favorite links